Episode 13: An Eldrich Horror Playlist

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This week, Josh and Dietrich discuss Eldrich horror, which has seen an explosion in popularity over the last few years. The pair discusses the unfortunate history of the genre, particularly in its founding author, and looks at ways modern creators have explored how to make it their own, while simultaneously addressing the racial issues inherent in the genre. Josh raves about Clive Barker and a storytelling podcast that brings the Elder Gods to the Ozarks. Dietrich looks at a short story pitting one of the unfathomable terrors against the greatest mind in the western canon, and an HBO series that uses Eldritch terror to highlight racism in the Jim Crow era. In addition, Josh raves about the second book by one of his favorite authors, and Dietrich explains what he'd rather be doing instead of this podcast. (Editor's Note: An unfortunate glitch resulted in the last few minutes of the recording being lost, particularly the discussion on the astonishing podcast Old Gods of Appalachia. We can't recommend this storytelling podcast enough, and hope you'll check it out on your own.) You can send questions or comments to playlistquestions@gmail.com.